 Reference Base  Status and distribution of Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhi... |
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Shariff, K.M., 1983. Status and distribution of Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) in peninsular Malaysia. Journal of Wildlife and Parks (Malaysia) 2: 91-102, figs. 1-3
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Asia - South East Asia - Malaysia - Peninsular |
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Distribution - Records |
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Sumatran Rhino |
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Tenggaroh, Mersing Coast. Much of this area has been logged. One of the wallows still being used was located almost next to a logging road. The area is only few minutes from the sea. Rhino sometimes go to the beach. Two rhino were observed at a relatively close range. It was reported that the particular rhino was a female, as her genitals could be seemn/ Horn lnegth 10 cm, body length 200 cm. Another rhino was sighted on 29 Jan 1983. The horn was smaller, 5 cm high.
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